Program Overview
Apply through UCAS UCAS course code H406 UCAS institution code M20 Attend an open day Download our course brochure Discover more about our new Home of Engineering Master of Engineering (MEng) MEng Aerospace Engineering with Industrial Experience Graduate from one of the Most Targeted Universities by Top Graduate Employers, with invaluable industry experience (THE Graduate Market, 2024) Duration: 5 years Year of entry: 2026 UCAS course code: H406 / Institution code: M20 Key features: Industrial experience Scholarships available Field trips Typical A-level offer : A*AA including specific subjects Typical contextual A-level offer : AAA including specific subjects UK refugee/care-experienced offer : AAB including specific subjects Typical International Baccalaureate offer : 37 points overall with 7,6,6 at HL, including specific requirements Full entry requirements How to apply Book an open day Explore our campus, meet lecturers and current students, and learn more about what it's like to study at Manchester. Register now Meet us Join us online or in person to learn more about the University and our courses. Learn more Discover more about our new Home of Engineering Learn about your subject of interest and what you'll experience as a student in that community. Discover more about our new Home of Engineering Discover Download our course brochure Get to know us better with our guide to studying your subject of choice. Download our course brochure Download Overview Course overview The first English university to offer an engineering degree, here you benefit from our 200-year history at the forefront of engineering innovation Stand out to employers at one of the Most Sought-After Universities by Top Graduate Employers (THE Graduate Market, 2024) Accompany your learning with invaluable industrial experience, gaining a competitive edge Ranked 4th in the UK, our Aerospace Engineering courses are developed alongside industrial and international engineering leaders to offer a coveted combination of practical and theory-based learning (QS World Rankings, 2025) Learn in our state-of-the-art Engineering and Materials Building Loading Aerospace Engineering A study experience that makes a difference We place social responsibility at the heart of your learning which means you can take advantage of unique ways to make a difference while studying with us, through your course or through extra-curricular activities.
Key Program Features
- Immersive On-Campus Experience: In-person seminars, laboratory sessions, and professional networking at The University of Manchester.
- Expert Faculty: Taught by research-active academics and practitioners with deep expertise in Engineering.
- Diverse International Cohort: Study alongside students from around the world, broadening your global professional network.
- Research-Informed Curriculum: Content grounded in the latest academic research and real-world industry practice.
- Dissertation / Capstone Project: Culminating independent project applying your expertise to an original research question or industry challenge.
- Dedicated Career Support: Access to career coaching, employer networking events, and job placement assistance.
- 60 months Duration: Part-time and accelerated options may be available — enquire with the admissions office.
Career Opportunities
Careers
Career opportunities
Loading MACE graduates talk employability at Manchester: "They loved me because I was a Graduate from the University of Manchester" Launch your career with an MEng in Aerospace Engineering at The University of Manchester. As one of the few Universities Most Targeted by Graduate Employers (THE Graduate Market, 2024), it's our pleasure to equip you with the sought-after skills needed to journey into this sector - from design, development, testing, andoperation, to real-life industry relationships. Not only is this course fully accredited by RAeS and IMechE, your MEng (Hons) also provides all the required academic qualifications for the internationally recognised Chartered Engineering Status. Previous graduate employers include: Rolls-Royce Jaguar Land Rover BAE Systems and many more Overall, 90% of graduates are employed or engaged in further study within 15 months, according to the Graduate Outcomes Survey. Example careers: Aerospace engineer Design engineer Manufacturing systems engineer CAD technician Researcher Higher education academic Production manager Financial roles and beyond
Accrediting organisations
This degree has been accredited by the Royal Aeronautical Society and the Institution of Mechanical Engineers under licence from the UK regulator, the Engineering Council . Accreditation is a mark of assurance that the degree meets the standards set by the Engineering Council in the UK Standard for Professional Engineering Competence (UK-SPEC). Students completing this accredited degree are deemed to have met part or all of the academic requirements for registration as a Chartered or Incorporated Engineer and are in a strong position to move on to achieve professional engineering status after a period of initial professional development in industry. The accredited MEng fully meets the exemplifying academic benchmark requirements, for registration as a Chartered Engineer (CEng).
Associated organisations
As an Aerospace Engineering student at The University of Manchester, we encourage you to become a member of the Royal Aeronautical Society . Would you like to discover more about life after The University of Manchester? Be inspired by our Women in Engineering page and hear from students, lecturers, and inspiring names in industry on the Big Sisters in STEM podcast.
Program Curriculum
Course overview
The first English university to offer an engineering degree, here you benefit from our 200-year history at the forefront of engineering innovation Stand out to employers at one of the Most Sought-After Universities by Top Graduate Employers (THE Graduate Market, 2024) Accompany your learning with invaluable industrial experience, gaining a competitive edge Ranked 4th in the UK, our Aerospace Engineering courses are developed alongside industrial and international engineering leaders to offer a coveted combination of practical and theory-based learning (QS World Rankings, 2025) Learn in our state-of-the-art Engineering and Materials Building Loading Aerospace Engineering
A study experience that makes a difference
We place social responsibility at the heart of your learning which means you can take advantage of unique ways to make a difference while studying with us, through your course or through extra-curricular activities. Complete our Ethical Grand Challenges to learn how you can create a better world and become more socially responsible. Work with an external organisation to tackle real-world sustainability problems through our University Living Lab. Discover subjects that broaden your horizon with our interdisciplinary learning opportunities. Explore how you'll make your mark Every course at Manchester contributes towards the UN's Sustainable Development Goals , so no matter what you're studying you'll be playing an active role in the protection of people and planet. You will explore the following goals in your course: Goal 7: Affordable and clean energy Goal 9: Industry, innovation and infrastructure Goal 11: Sustainable cities and communities Goal 12: Responsible consumption and production
Open days
The University regularly holds undergraduate open days where you have the opportunity to find out more about our courses, the support we offer, and see our facilities. Attending an open day is a great way to find out what studying at Manchester is like. Find out more about our upcoming open days .
Contact details Department Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Contact name Undergraduate Admissions Team Telephone +44 (0)161 275 8200 Email ug.mae.ce@manchester.ac.uk Website https://www.manchester.ac.uk/mae/ School/Faculty overview The School of Engineering creates a world of possibilities for students pursuing skills and understanding. Through dynamic research and teaching we develop engineering solutions that make a difference to society in an ethical and sustainable way. Science-based engineering is at the heart of what we do, and through collaboration we support the engineers and scientists of tomorrow to become technically strong, analytically innovative and creative. Find out more about Science and Engineering at Manchester .
Courses in related subject areas
Use the links below to view lists of courses in related subject areas. Aerospace Engineering
Admission Requirements
Entry requirements
A-level
A*AA in any order, including Mathematics, Physics, and one other subject. As practical skills are a crucial part of science education, you are required to pass the practical element of any Science A-Level taken. Where applicants are applying for science and related degrees, this will likely be made explicit in the offers received. We are willing to consider applicants without Physics if they have studied Further Mathematics; applications will be considered on a case by case basis. Please contact us to discuss your academic background. If you do not have the required grades or subjects you may want to consider our integrated foundation year .
Please check for specific GCSE/IGCSE subject entry requirements below
Duration of A-level study
Your application will still be considered against the standard selection process if you: a) Sat your examinations early or b) Followed an accelerated curriculum and spent three years studying A-levels, with examinations taken over two years Kindly note, if you are studying an advanced curriculum, where examinations are spread over three years, consideration will be at the discretion of the admissions tutor for your chosen subject.
A-level contextual offer
AAA including Mathematics, Physics, and one other subject. For further information and to check eligibility, visit our contextual admissions page.
Please check for specific GCSE/IGCSE subject entry requirements below
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 21,500/year (international)
Fees and funding
Fees
Tuition fees for home students will be £9,790 for the 2026/27 academic year (subject to Parliamentary approval). In England and Wales, tuition fees for home undergraduate students are subject to the Government fee cap , which the Government has announced will be £9,790 for the 2026/27 academic year and £10,050 for the 2027/28 academic year (subject to Parliamentary approval). The Government has also announced that the fee cap will then increase on an annual basis to reflect inflation (i.e. increasing costs), and the tuition fee home students pay in subsequent academic years will reflect any increases in the Government fee cap (which we will communicate to you as soon as we can in advance of the relevant academic year). Tuition fees for international students will be £35,700 for the 2026/27 academic year. For subsequent academic years, the University reserves the right to increase the tuition fee by up to 7% each year including to reflect rising costs associated with delivering our education and wider student experience. For general information please see the undergraduate finance pages.
Policy on additional costs
All students should normally be able to complete their programme of study without incurring additional study costs over and above the tuition fee for that programme. Any unavoidable additional compulsory costs totalling more than 1% of the annual home undergraduate fee per annum, regardless of whether the programme in question is undergraduate or postgraduate taught, will be made clear to you at the point of application. Further information can be found in the University's Policy on additional costs incurred by students on undergraduate and postgraduate taught programmes (PDF document, 91KB).
Scholarships/sponsorships
The University of Manchester is committed to attracting and supporting the very best students. We have a focus on nurturing talent and ability and we want to make sure that you have the opportunity to study here, regardless of your financial circumstances. For more information about fees and funding, please see our undergraduate fees pages or visit the scholarships and bursaries page.
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Fees and funding
Fees
Tuition fees for home students will be £9,790 for the 2026/27 academic year (subject to Parliamentary approval). In England and Wales, tuition fees for home undergraduate students are subject to the Government fee cap , which the Government has announced will be £9,790 for the 2026/27 academic year and £10,050 for the 2027/28 academic year (subject to Parliamentary approval). The Government has also announced that the fee cap will then increase on an annual basis to reflect inflation (i.e. increasing costs), and the tuition fee home students pay in subsequent academic years will reflect any increases in the Government fee cap (which we will communicate to you as soon as we can in advance of the relevant academic year). Tuition fees for international students will be £35,700 for the 2026/27 academic year. For subsequent academic years, the University reserves the right to increase the tuition fee by up to 7% each year including to reflect rising costs associated with delivering our education and wider student experience. For general information please see the undergraduate finance pages.
Policy on additional costs
All students should normally be able to complete their programme of study without incurring additional study costs over and above the tuition fee for that programme. Any unavoidable additional compulsory costs totalling more than 1% of the annual home undergraduate fee per annum, regardless of whether the programme in question is undergraduate or postgraduate taught, will be made clear to you at the point of application. Further information can be found in the University's Policy on additional costs incurred by students on undergraduate and postgraduate taught programmes (PDF document, 91KB).
Scholarships/sponsorships
The University of Manchester is committed to attracting and supporting the very best students. We have a focus on nurturing talent and ability and we want to make sure that you have the opportunity to study here, regardless of your financial circumstances. For more information about fees and funding, please see our undergraduate fees pages or visit the scholarships and bursaries page.
About The University of Manchester
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University Profile- Application Deadline 2018-01-15
- Start Date 2018-09-17
- Language English
- Duration 60 months
- Credits 60–120 ECTS (confirm with the university)
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